Syrup versus Treacle

WillowTheWhisp

WillowTheWhisp

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A few days ago I had a discussion over a syrup sponge (sponge pudding topped with golden runny syrup) which someone else called a treacle sponge. I said if it was treacle it would have been black because treacle is black stuff and syrup is golden.

"What about treacle tart?" he said. "That's not black!"

He was right. It isn't. But the golden stuff is syrup and treacle is black stuff............isn't it?
 
Sorry Willow, I can't imagine biting into a treacle tart that is not golden, The thought of black gunge on my favourite tart - - (ok, WHO whispered Emma Bunting?) but then again - - -Lol
 
WillowTheWhisp said:
But the golden stuff is syrup and treacle is black stuff............isn't it?
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If it comes out of a Tate & Lyles tin, then yes the golden stuff is syrup and the black stuff is treacle.

Which is the best though? I reckon neither of 'em! For me it has to be maple syrup. :)
 
mmmm yummy yes! I just had a wonderful maple syrup boat at the Carnforth Hotel this lunchtime.

I do love treacle parkin too tho.
 
Now then Willow, This is a bit of a sticky subject - syrup or treacle.

You use Syrup for: Butties, Puddings & Porridge

You use Treacle for: Sticky Treacle Toffee & Cake
 
Sparkologist said:
For me it has to be maple syrup. :)
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Would that be with pancakes & vanilla ice-cream?? ;)


Love Syrup sponge with loads of custard, but also love treacle tart, treacle toffee and parkin, anything sweet will do for me. Unfortunately these things tend to pile on the pounds.

Syrup is definately golden and treacle black. I would hazard a guess that the treacle lightens in colour during the cooking of treacle tarts.. :)
 
Syrup is definately golden, and treacle black, used to love both on butties or just eating it from a spoon, cant beat maple syrup on eggy bread its delicious!
 
You reckon I'm on a sticky wicket with this Doug?

Ohoh maple syrup on eggy bread sounds good.

Treacle tarts aren't black gunge Busman but I can't help wondering if they are made with syrup and if so why they aren't called syrup tarts. :confused:

Where did Emma Bunting come from ???
 
Sorry Willow, I digressed slightly when I mentioned Emma Bunting, It was when I mentioned my favourite tart - - -
 
Doug said:
Sorry.........
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Were you the one Willow spoke of in the initial post who thinks syrup is treacle?

Treacle isn't as sweet as syrup. It probably wouldn't taste as good on a sponge. Personally I just put soap on mine and use them in the bath. ;)
 
Used to eat syrup and treacle butties all the time when i was a kid. Have not had them for years. What about H.P brown sauce butties, yummy.
 
I know they're messy, but anything dribbled down the side of the tin gets licked off. Used to love treacle butties, but as Janet posted earlier, you can't beat a HP Sauce butty..
 
Grego and Lettie that is disgusting - treacle buttys, buttys.....with treacle?

When I was a kid my grandma used to make me syrup buttys when I called round. One day when she was out I thought I'd give treacle buttys a go (as they both came from Tate&Lyle I thought they would be ok)....so I made some myself. Minging.....totally minging. It ranks up there with my 'Milk Icecubes' in the juvenile culinary disaster stakes.

Still, each to their own!
 
Treacle Butties must be an acquired taste Ceejache... :) Have tried the milk ice cube thing and have to say not very nice!!! Strongbow ice cubes are good.... try em. :)
Current fave has to be cheese and HP Sauce butties, it's like Branston, but without lumps. I know that you can now buy Branston without chunks, but why bother when HP tastes the same and it's already in the cupboard.... :D
 
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